Vatican City passport → Malawi
Do Vatican citizens need a visa for Malawi?
Vatican passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Malawi for up to 90 days. You do not need to apply before you fly.
What this means for your trip
- Keep the visa fee ready, ideally in US dollars or the local currency, plus passport photos.
- Expect to show a return ticket, hotel booking and proof of funds at the counter.
- Some countries also offer the same visa online, which can save queueing on arrival.
Malawi at a glance
- Capital
- Lilongwe
- Currency
- Malawian kwacha (MWK)
- Languages
- English, Chewa
- Calling code
- +265
- Region
- Eastern Africa
Malawi for other passports
- Vatican CityVisa on arrival90 days
IndiaeVisa
United StatesVisa on arrival30 days
United KingdomVisa on arrival90 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa on arrival30 days
ChinaeVisa
SingaporeVisa-free30 days
PakistaneVisa
BangladesheVisa
Sri LankaVisa on arrival30 days
NepaleVisa
NigeriaeVisa
PhilippinesVisa-free90 days
Nearby in Eastern Africa for Vatican passport holders
MauritiusVisa-free90 days
ZambiaVisa-free90 days
BurundiVisa on arrival30 days
ComorosVisa on arrival45 days
MadagascarVisa on arrival90 days
MozambiqueVisa on arrival30 days
RwandaVisa on arrival30 days
SeychellesVisa on arrival90 days
Common questions
Do Vatican citizens need a visa for Malawi?
Vatican passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Malawi for up to 90 days. You do not need to apply before you fly.
How long can Vatican citizens stay in Malawi?
Up to 90 days under the current visa on arrival rule. Longer stays need a different visa.
How many countries can Vatican citizens visit without a visa?
134 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Vatican City passport ranks #24 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Vatican citizens (edited 5 Jul 2026), CC BY-SA 4.0. Last checked 11 Oct 2026. Rules change. Always confirm with the official embassy or immigration website of Malawi before you travel.